Q: I was wondering whatever happened to the magic stores that were in the Magic Kingdom? One was located right on Main Street and the other was behind the Castle, as you walked through the Castle it was located to the right. They sold all kinds of tricks and had great masks there that you could buy. My first trip there, I bought the Gorn mask from Star Trek and a great Wolfman mask and Wolfman hands. That was 39 years ago!
Scott, Somerset, Pennsylvania
A: Merlin’s Magic Shop was in Fantasyland at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom from 1972 to 1986. It became Mickey’s Christmas Carol, and then Sir Mickey’s. The House of Magic on Main Street, U.S.A. (1971–1995) closed to make room for the Main Street Athletic Club store and later the Hall of Champions.
Dave Smith